Just then, the memory moved on to the next scene.

On the Empress Dowager's bed, Gu Ningye, who had been brutally violated by more than a dozen strong men, sat blankly by the bedside with her hair disheveled.

It wasn't until Yu Xiyan and Lin Feng entered that Empress Dowager Gu's eyes revealed intense shock and hatred.

"Mother, are you satisfied with the male concubines I have found for you? You and Father have not shared a bed for so many years, you must be very lonely."

"Look how filial your daughter is! She's taken care of her mother's needs. Mother, can you tell me how that feels?"

Gu Ningye curled up and tried to back away, looking at Yu Xiyan as if she were looking at a demon out of control.

"Why aren't you saying anything, Mother? Are you satisfied with my arrangements?"

"Xi Yan, look at the state you've become! I never imagined you could be so heartless as to harm your own family."

"I don't need Mother Empress to teach me what to do. As long as Mother Empress promises to no longer protect Shen Zhao and to stay away from Shen Zhao from now on..."

"I will not reveal this matter. You will remain the Empress Dowager, the mother of the nation in the Yintian Dynasty."

"No, I will tell you the whole truth. I'm going to the Po Jun Mansion to wait for Zhao'er to return."

You must tell Zhao'er yourself that I was wrong, that I shouldn't have forced you two together back then.

What's worse, the Great Yin Dynasty shouldn't have grown so powerful; it was precisely because of this that its power expanded.

They turned my kind and filial daughter into a devil, into a monster devoid of humanity!

After saying this, Empress Dowager Gu, disregarding the filth all over her body, got up and ran to the main hall.

But in the next instant, Yu Xiyan took the initiative and put the prepared noose around Empress Dowager Gu's neck.

"Mother, your constant contact with Shen Zhao over the years must be more than just a mother-son relationship, right?"

My husband is so outstanding, yet Father Emperor is unwell and unable to satisfy Mother Empress.

Look at you, still so young, still so beautiful, just like a young woman in her prime.

You must feel very empty and lonely inside.

So it must be that you can't help but want to do something with your son-in-law, right?

"What nonsense are you talking about! I watched Zhao'er grow up!"

He is like my own son; how could I possibly be as despicable and vile as you imagine?

Why would you think that, Xiyan?

You have it! Don't hide it anymore!

Mother, you see Shen Zhao is lonely and desolate, his desires, tormented by your son, have nowhere to be released.

She probably wishes she could run to bed and comfort her son-in-law in my place.

But let me tell you! Shen Zhao can only belong to me alone. Even if he dies, he must be a clean ghost who belongs to me!

Because he is a person who likes purity and cleanliness.

As long as he knows that his mother has done such a shameful thing.

They will definitely see you as a monster!

Even if you die, you'll only disgust Shen Zhao!

"You, you beast!"

"Mother, since you are unwilling to help your son, then go to the underworld and reunite with Father!"

As she channeled her spiritual energy, Empress Dowager Gu was hung from the beam and died.

Looking at her mother's corpse hanging in mid-air, Yu Xiyan remained expressionless. After a moment of contemplation with her eyes closed, she said to Lin Feng, "Xiao Feng, everything that needed to be done has been done."

Half an hour later, I will use the Dream Remnant Sutra to alter this memory in my mind. Only in this way will Shen Zhao not suspect me.

"You will spread rumors for me, saying that everything was Shen Zhao's doing, understand?"

Lin Feng was completely stunned. He never imagined that Yu Xiyan could be so ruthless.

In order to kill Shen Zhao, they did not hesitate to kill his own parents and eliminate all forces in the court and the countryside that supported Shen Zhao.

He was afraid. He enjoyed all the benefits Yu Xiyan brought him and also wanted to make her a part of himself.

But he valued his life even more!

Imagine a woman who can kill even her own family members without batting an eye; if she were to anger this madman one day, her fate would only be more tragic.

At this moment, he made the same wisest decision of his life as Shen Zhao, as mentioned at the beginning of this book.

run!

Run!

Run as far as possible!

We must stay away from this madman!

So he quickly lowered his head and replied, "Yes, sister..."

"Call me Your Majesty! What time is it? You still have the mind to joke around? Who do you think you are!"

Besides calling out "sister" a few times a day, what else do I do every day?

If you had even half of Shen Zhao's competence, the situation wouldn't have escalated to this point.

When will you, you useless piece of trash, ever put my mind at ease? When will you be able to replace Shen Zhao and share my burdens?

"A dog? Does it really think it's something I care about?! Kneel down and speak to me!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, it is my fault."

Lin Feng was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground, not daring to breathe.

This was the first time he had ever seen Yu Xiyan like this.

I'm scared, really scared!

The desire to escape became even stronger.

Seemingly realizing her tone had been too harsh, Yu Xiyan sighed softly and said, "Xiao Feng, I'm not in a good mood either, so please don't take it to heart."

"After I've dealt with things here, I'll make it up to you properly. I hope you can understand."

"Okay, I understand..."

After saying that, Lin Feng quickly tried to leave this dangerous place and run as far away as possible.

However, as soon as he turned around, Yu Xiyan slapped him on the head.

"Sister...Your Majesty, what are you doing?"

"I'm sorry, Xiaofeng, but in order to keep this secret forever..."

You are the only one who can bear the blame for all of this. Father and Mother are both victims of your actions.

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